Cast: Sam Neill
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Sam Neill. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 121
Peaky Blinders (TV Series)
2013 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Steven Knight · Colm McCarthy · Tim Mielants · Otto Bathurst
Cast Cillian Murphy · Sam Neill · Paul Anderson · Helen McCrory
Synopsis Peaky Blinders (TV Series) (2013) is a gripping gangster family saga that unfolds in the gritty streets of 1919 Birmingham. The narrative revolves around a notorious gang known for their distinctive style of sewing razor blades into the peaks of...
8.1
29K votes
8.1
29K votes
The Piano
1993 · Movie · 121 min. · New Zealand
Direction Jane Campion
Cast Holly Hunter · Anna Paquin · Harvey Keitel · Sam Neill
Synopsis The Piano (1993) is a period drama set in the year 1851, where a mute Scottish woman, played by Holly Hunter, journeys to colonial New Zealand for a prearranged marriage. She brings along her clever young daughter, portrayed by Anna...
7.4
48K votes
7.4
48K votes
The French Revolution
1989 · Movie · 360 min. · France
Direction Robert Enrico · Richard T. Heffron
Cast Klaus Maria Brandauer · Jane Seymour · François Cluzet · Jean-François Balmer
Synopsis The French Revolution (1989) chronicles the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, beginning with King Louis XVI's decision to summon the Estates-General in 1789 to address France's financial crisis. The film's initial segment unfolds from 1789 to August 10, 1792,...
7.4
276 votes
7.4
276 votes
The Tudors (TV Series)
2007 · Series · 55 min. · Ireland
Direction Michael Hirst · Ciaran Donnelly · Jeremy Podeswa · Dearbhla Walsh
Cast Jonathan Rhys Meyers · Henry Cavill · James Frain · Natalie Dormer
Synopsis The Tudors (TV Series) (2007) is a historical drama that spans four seasons and 38 episodes, set in the tumultuous 16th century. The series follows the reign of King Henry VIII, a youthful and driven ruler of England, as he...
7.2
9K votes
7.2
9K votes
Forgotten Silver (TV)
1995 · Documentary · 53 min. · New Zealand
Direction Peter Jackson · Costa Botes
Cast Peter Jackson · Thomas Robins · Sam Neill · Leonard Maltin
Synopsis Forgotten Silver (TV) (1995) is a mockumentary that explores the extraordinary life of the supposedly overlooked filmmaker Colin McKenzie. The film delves into his remarkable achievements in filmmaking technology, which were believed to be lost to the annals of history...
7.2
2K votes
7.2
2K votes
The Hunt for Red October
1990 · Movie · 132 min. · United States
Direction John McTiernan
Cast Alec Baldwin · Sean Connery · Sam Neill · Scott Glenn
Synopsis The Hunt for Red October (1990) follows the gripping tale of a Soviet nuclear submarine, the Red October, as it navigates a complex web of military maneuvers in the North Atlantic. The esteemed captain and a handpicked crew reveal their...
7.1
57K votes
7.1
57K votes
Reilly: Ace of Spies (TV)
1983 · Movie · 720 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Martin Campbell · Jim Goddard
Cast Sam Neill · Michael Bryant · Norman Rodway · Tom Bell
Synopsis Reilly: Ace of Spies (TV) (1983) is a thrilling television series that spans 12 episodes, offering a gripping dramatization of the daring missions and exhilarating adventures undertaken by one of Britain's most renowned spies in history. The show delves into...
7.0
36 votes
7.0
36 votes
Jurassic Park
1993 · Movie · 121 min. · United States
Direction Steven Spielberg
Cast Sam Neill · Laura Dern · Jeff Goldblum · Richard Attenborough
Synopsis Jurassic Park (1993) follows the ambitious venture of wealthy entrepreneur John Hammond, who constructs an extraordinary theme park by resurrecting dinosaurs through cloning. After a worker's untimely demise, Hammond invites a team of experts to validate the park's safety: Alan...
7.0
145K votes
7.0
145K votes
And Then There Were None (TV Miniseries)
2015 · Series · 180 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Craig Viveiros
Cast Maeve Dermody · Charles Dance · Toby Stephens · Burn Gorman
Synopsis And Then There Were None (TV Miniseries) (2015) is a gripping three-episode adaptation set in 1939, as Europe stands on the precipice of war. Ten individuals receive invitations to Soldier Island, a secluded outcrop near the Devon coast in southern...
6.9
3K votes
6.9
3K votes
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands (TV Miniseries)
2016 · Documentary · 150 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Mark Flowers · Robert Morgenstern · Nick Easton
Cast Sam Neill
Synopsis New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a captivating 3-episode journey into the unique and isolated world of New Zealand's wildlife, which has evolved independently for 80 million years. This miniseries delves into the extraordinary stories of New...
6.9
41 votes
6.9
41 votes
Possession
1981 · Movie · 127 min. · France
Direction Andrzej Zulawski
Cast Isabelle Adjani · Sam Neill · Margit Carstensen · Heinz Bennent
Synopsis Possession (1981) follows Mark, who comes back to Berlin after an extended business trip to discover that his wife, Anna, is abandoning him for someone he assumes is another man. However, the truth is more unsettling: Anna departs from both...
6.7
4K votes
6.7
4K votes
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
2016 · Movie · 93 min. · New Zealand
Direction Taika Waititi
Cast Sam Neill · Julian Dennison · Rachel House · Rima Te Wiata
Synopsis Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) follows the thrilling escapades of a defiant youngster and his reluctant guardian as they embark on an unexpected journey through the untamed wilderness of New Zealand. When the authorities issue a nationwide search for the...
6.7
5K votes
6.7
5K votes
Doctor Zhivago
2002 · Movie · 225 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Giacomo Campiotti
Cast Hans Matheson · Keira Knightley · Sam Neill · Kris Marshall
Synopsis Doctor Zhivago (2002) is a captivating drama and romance that retells one of the most iconic love stories in history, intertwined with the tumultuous events of the Russian Revolution. This adaptation, penned by the renowned screenwriter Andrew Davies, offers a...
6.7
1K votes
6.7
1K votes
In the Mouth of Madness
1994 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction John Carpenter
Cast Sam Neill · Julie Carmen · Jürgen Prochnow · Charlton Heston
6.6
10K votes
6.6
10K votes
My Brilliant Career
1979 · Movie · 100 min. · Australia
Direction Gillian Armstrong
Cast Judy Davis · Sam Neill · Wendy Hughes · Robert Grubb
Synopsis My Brilliant Career (1979) follows the journey of Sybylla, a spirited young woman navigating life in early 20th-century Australia. Sybylla, portrayed by Judi Davis, faces a pivotal moment when she is offered marriage to a wealthy suitor, Harry, played by...
6.6
132 votes
6.6
132 votes
Skin
2008 · Movie · 107 min. · South Africa
Direction Anthony Fabian
Cast Sam Neill · Sophie Okonedo · Alice Krige · Tony Kgoroge
Synopsis Skin (2008) follows the life of Sandra, a ten-year-old girl with a distinct African appearance, raised by her white Afrikaner parents, Abraham and Sannie, in a secluded part of the Eastern Transvaal. Despite her mixed-race features, Sandra is lovingly raised...
6.6
56 votes
6.6
56 votes
Sweet Country
2017 · Movie · 108 min. · Australia
Direction Warwick Thornton
Cast Hamilton Morris · Bryan Brown · Sam Neill · Thomas M. Wright
Synopsis Sweet Country (2017) is a gripping period western inspired by true events, set in the rugged outback of Northern Territory in 1929. The story unfolds when Aboriginal stockman Sam (Hamilton Morris) is compelled to take the life of white station...
6.6
847 votes
6.6
847 votes
Dean Spanley
2008 · Movie · 100 min. · New Zealand
Direction Toa Fraser
Cast Sam Neill · Jeremy Northam · Bryan Brown · Peter O'Toole
Synopsis Dean Spanley (2008) is set in the bustling city of 1930s London, where a refined gentleman named Fisk, portrayed by Peter Northam, accompanies his father to a thought-provoking lecture on the concept of reincarnation. During the event, Fisk's attention is...
6.5
144 votes
6.5
144 votes
Thor: Ragnarok
2017 · Movie · 130 min. · United States
Direction Taika Waititi
Cast Chris Hemsworth · Tom Hiddleston · Cate Blanchett · Tessa Thompson
Synopsis Thor: Ragnarok (2017) follows the mighty Thor as he becomes trapped in a distant realm, far from his Asgardian kingdom. He must navigate a perilous journey to return home and thwart an impending doom known as Ragnarok, which threatens to...
6.5
29K votes
6.5
29K votes
Direction Tolga Örnek
Cast Sam Neill · Zafer Ergin · Demetri Goritsas · Jeremy Irons
Synopsis Gallipoli (2005) delves into the harrowing experiences of the Gallipoli campaign through a rich tapestry of surviving diaries, letters, and photographs from both Allied and Ottoman forces. The documentary meticulously portrays the courage and hardships endured by soldiers on both...
6.5
28 votes
6.5
28 votes